Five Cinco De Mayo Parties This Saturday

Like it or not, for most people, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated as culturally correctly (or as historically educated) as St. Patrick's Day. Pretty much, it's just another excuse to drink theme-appropriate booze and maybe take part in some vaguely Mexican-themed festivities. Well... Crack out the tequila, right? If you need another shield for daytime and/or excessive drinking, here are five worthy events at which to booze away Saturday's holiday.

Fort Lauderdale's Largest Cinco De Mayo Block Party: No surprise here -- the Himmarshee bar district is hosting its own multi-venue, indoor-outdoor party starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy live music of the mariachi and non-mariachi types, and imbibe at 10 outdoor bars. (New Times is a sponsor of this event.) Admission is free. Click here.